Girls gain computing skills each year by programming mobile apps to solve community problems and pitching business plans for funding from mentors. A survey found that 70% of alumnae pursued computer science in high school and college, 38% completed internships, and 28% started a club or business. The next steps are expanding the program's reach through a learning platform and strategic-level sponsorship to boost retention and support low-income communities globally.
The document discusses carbon trading markets and opportunities for growth. It provides an overview of the European Climate Exchange (ECX) and describes the growing volume and value of carbon traded on ECX between 2005-2008. It also notes President Obama's support for cap-and-trade policies and that carbon is still a young commodity market with significant potential for further growth internationally as regional carbon trading schemes expand across countries and regions. The presentation concludes by thanking the audience.
Most participants in the Back to School Night pilot study were between ages 25-44 (79%) and worked full-time (61%) or were full-time homemakers (24%). While most households had computers (87%) and internet access (82%), higher education was uncommon among participants. Evening classes were the most preferred time (56.8%) due to many primary caregivers working full-time. The study found interest in the program but noted actual participation may differ from expressed interest.
To improve our infrastructure and resource allocation abilities, we have developed an information visualization tool that helps you helps users compare LAUSD schools and see which ones are performing well, which ones are struggling, which would make strong long-term partners and which ones need extra resources.
We currently have data only for LA, but plan to include data for all large metros wherever Iridescent plans to expand to.
You can access a video and some slides showcasing how to use the interactive tool to identify high and low performing schools from our website (www.IridescentLearning.org), under "Impact" and "USN Map Project".
The slides have screenshots of different combinations of variables and I have marked a bunch of high and low performing schools (including charter schools).
The direct link is: http://iridescentlearning.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=2#USN
Iridescent parent survey - attitudes by schoolTara Chklovski
Inner city parent attitude survey conducted by Robyn Hightower for 400 parents at Back to School Night at 7 Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) schools.
Girls gain computing skills each year by programming mobile apps to solve community problems and pitching business plans for funding from mentors. A survey found that 70% of alumnae pursued computer science in high school and college, 38% completed internships, and 28% started a club or business. The next steps are expanding the program's reach through a learning platform and strategic-level sponsorship to boost retention and support low-income communities globally.
The document discusses carbon trading markets and opportunities for growth. It provides an overview of the European Climate Exchange (ECX) and describes the growing volume and value of carbon traded on ECX between 2005-2008. It also notes President Obama's support for cap-and-trade policies and that carbon is still a young commodity market with significant potential for further growth internationally as regional carbon trading schemes expand across countries and regions. The presentation concludes by thanking the audience.
Most participants in the Back to School Night pilot study were between ages 25-44 (79%) and worked full-time (61%) or were full-time homemakers (24%). While most households had computers (87%) and internet access (82%), higher education was uncommon among participants. Evening classes were the most preferred time (56.8%) due to many primary caregivers working full-time. The study found interest in the program but noted actual participation may differ from expressed interest.
To improve our infrastructure and resource allocation abilities, we have developed an information visualization tool that helps you helps users compare LAUSD schools and see which ones are performing well, which ones are struggling, which would make strong long-term partners and which ones need extra resources.
We currently have data only for LA, but plan to include data for all large metros wherever Iridescent plans to expand to.
You can access a video and some slides showcasing how to use the interactive tool to identify high and low performing schools from our website (www.IridescentLearning.org), under "Impact" and "USN Map Project".
The slides have screenshots of different combinations of variables and I have marked a bunch of high and low performing schools (including charter schools).
The direct link is: http://iridescentlearning.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=2#USN
Iridescent parent survey - attitudes by schoolTara Chklovski
Inner city parent attitude survey conducted by Robyn Hightower for 400 parents at Back to School Night at 7 Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) schools.
The document discusses the concept of ecoagriculture, which aims to enhance rural livelihoods and sustainable food production while also conserving biodiversity and ecosystem services. It outlines the vision and mission of Ecoagriculture Partners, which is to scale up ecoagriculture approaches worldwide by catalyzing strategic connections and dialogue among stakeholders. Some of the strategic goals are to understand ecoagriculture through documentation and analysis, build capacity of innovators, and achieve policy changes that advance ecoagriculture. Challenges discussed include designing carbon projects that benefit local knowledge and leverage sustainable production systems.
I use this presentation with my year 8 students when we are studying Atoms & Elements. It's not strictly part of the curriculum but they find it interesting anyway.
The document discusses green jobs and sustainability. It introduces speakers on green jobs and outlines what green jobs entail, including innovation to promote sustainability. It also discusses social entrepreneurship, networking, and developing a vision to make sustainability happen everywhere and make a difference to the planet.
The document summarizes the results of a pilot study that collected demographic data from parents who attended Back to School Night at several schools in Los Angeles. The data includes the gender, ethnicity, level of education attained, marital status, occupation type, and home computer ownership of parents at each school. It notes that sample sizes were small and cautions about drawing conclusions from the data.
This document summarizes products and services from Essen BioScience including instrumentation, cell assays, reagents, cells, and discovery services. The instrumentation includes the IncuCyte ZOOM live content microscope for automated acquisition of phase and fluorescence images within a tissue culture incubator. The CellPlayer assays, reagents and cells allow kinetic analysis of various cellular processes like proliferation, apoptosis, cytotoxicity, migration, invasion and angiogenesis over long periods of time without disturbing the cells. Discovery services include ion channel services, live cell assay development and partnerships.
NewStar Software Services is an IT solutions company headquartered in Hyderabad, India with additional offices in Toronto and New Jersey. They offer a range of services including eBusiness/enterprise portals, application integration, infrastructure management, and BPO/end user services. NewStar has over 4 years of experience working with clients across industries and uses modern technologies and frameworks to deliver cost-effective solutions.
The document summarizes key information from a presentation about the UN climate change conference (COP 14) held in Poznan, Poland in December 2008. It outlines the objectives and bodies of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. It discusses the agenda and results of COP 14, including efforts to pave the way for a new climate agreement in Copenhagen. It focuses on the issues of technology transfer and financing for developing countries, which were major topics of discussion in Poznan.
The document summarizes key information from a presentation about the UNFCCC climate change conference in Poznan, Poland in December 2008. It discusses the objectives and bodies of the UNFCCC, outlines what was on the agenda in Poznan including progressing negotiations for a post-2012 climate change agreement, and notes that while some progress was made, there was still lack of political will and no major breakthroughs. Technology transfer and financing were major topics of debate between developed and developing countries.
Masyarakat informasi dicirikan oleh intensitas informasi yang tinggi dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, penggunaan teknologi informasi untuk kegiatan sosial, pendidikan, dan bisnis, serta kemampuan pertukaran data digital secara cepat melintasi jarak jauh. Masyarakat informasi menghadirkan tantangan dan kesempatan baru dalam mengembangkan seluruh aspek masyarakat, termasuk ekonomi berbasis pengetahuan, untuk mencapai ling
Laura es una niña de 10 años que vive en Jerez de la Frontera, España. Ella describe su rutina diaria, incluyendo levantarse a las 8 am, desayunar, ir a la escuela a las 9 am, volver a casa a las 2 pm para almorzar, ver televisión y estudiar por la tarde, montar en bicicleta durante su tiempo libre, cenar mientras ve la televisión, ayudar a poner la mesa después de ducharse, y acostarse a dormir.
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, tela maior e bateria de longa duração por um preço acessível. O dispositivo tem como objetivo atrair mais consumidores em mercados emergentes com suas especificações equilibradas e preço baixo. Analistas esperam que as melhorias e o preço baixo impulsionem as vendas do novo aparelho.
Analyze of vegetable greenhouse productionArtin Demiri
- The document discusses production results from a greenhouse operation over 6 years from 2009-2014.
- Key metrics like acreage, yield, and gross profit are presented in a table and analyzed to compare progression over the years.
- While acreage increased by 28.5%, yield decreased by 3.9% and gross profit decreased by 1.2%, showing only modest overall progression.
- Labor management techniques like assigning workers to zones and responsibilities are described, showing benefits like increased responsibility and efficiency.
- The author argues that professional education and experience helped achieve generally positive results and handle situations successfully.
The document discusses the concept of ecoagriculture, which aims to enhance rural livelihoods and sustainable food production while also conserving biodiversity and ecosystem services. It outlines the vision and mission of Ecoagriculture Partners, which is to scale up ecoagriculture approaches worldwide by catalyzing strategic connections and dialogue among stakeholders. Some of the strategic goals are to understand ecoagriculture through documentation and analysis, build capacity of innovators, and achieve policy changes that advance ecoagriculture. Challenges discussed include designing carbon projects that benefit local knowledge and leverage sustainable production systems.
I use this presentation with my year 8 students when we are studying Atoms & Elements. It's not strictly part of the curriculum but they find it interesting anyway.
The document discusses green jobs and sustainability. It introduces speakers on green jobs and outlines what green jobs entail, including innovation to promote sustainability. It also discusses social entrepreneurship, networking, and developing a vision to make sustainability happen everywhere and make a difference to the planet.
The document summarizes the results of a pilot study that collected demographic data from parents who attended Back to School Night at several schools in Los Angeles. The data includes the gender, ethnicity, level of education attained, marital status, occupation type, and home computer ownership of parents at each school. It notes that sample sizes were small and cautions about drawing conclusions from the data.
This document summarizes products and services from Essen BioScience including instrumentation, cell assays, reagents, cells, and discovery services. The instrumentation includes the IncuCyte ZOOM live content microscope for automated acquisition of phase and fluorescence images within a tissue culture incubator. The CellPlayer assays, reagents and cells allow kinetic analysis of various cellular processes like proliferation, apoptosis, cytotoxicity, migration, invasion and angiogenesis over long periods of time without disturbing the cells. Discovery services include ion channel services, live cell assay development and partnerships.
NewStar Software Services is an IT solutions company headquartered in Hyderabad, India with additional offices in Toronto and New Jersey. They offer a range of services including eBusiness/enterprise portals, application integration, infrastructure management, and BPO/end user services. NewStar has over 4 years of experience working with clients across industries and uses modern technologies and frameworks to deliver cost-effective solutions.
The document summarizes key information from a presentation about the UN climate change conference (COP 14) held in Poznan, Poland in December 2008. It outlines the objectives and bodies of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. It discusses the agenda and results of COP 14, including efforts to pave the way for a new climate agreement in Copenhagen. It focuses on the issues of technology transfer and financing for developing countries, which were major topics of discussion in Poznan.
The document summarizes key information from a presentation about the UNFCCC climate change conference in Poznan, Poland in December 2008. It discusses the objectives and bodies of the UNFCCC, outlines what was on the agenda in Poznan including progressing negotiations for a post-2012 climate change agreement, and notes that while some progress was made, there was still lack of political will and no major breakthroughs. Technology transfer and financing were major topics of debate between developed and developing countries.
Masyarakat informasi dicirikan oleh intensitas informasi yang tinggi dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, penggunaan teknologi informasi untuk kegiatan sosial, pendidikan, dan bisnis, serta kemampuan pertukaran data digital secara cepat melintasi jarak jauh. Masyarakat informasi menghadirkan tantangan dan kesempatan baru dalam mengembangkan seluruh aspek masyarakat, termasuk ekonomi berbasis pengetahuan, untuk mencapai ling
Laura es una niña de 10 años que vive en Jerez de la Frontera, España. Ella describe su rutina diaria, incluyendo levantarse a las 8 am, desayunar, ir a la escuela a las 9 am, volver a casa a las 2 pm para almorzar, ver televisión y estudiar por la tarde, montar en bicicleta durante su tiempo libre, cenar mientras ve la televisión, ayudar a poner la mesa después de ducharse, y acostarse a dormir.
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, tela maior e bateria de longa duração por um preço acessível. O dispositivo tem como objetivo atrair mais consumidores em mercados emergentes com suas especificações equilibradas e preço baixo. Analistas esperam que as melhorias e o preço baixo impulsionem as vendas do novo aparelho.
Analyze of vegetable greenhouse productionArtin Demiri
- The document discusses production results from a greenhouse operation over 6 years from 2009-2014.
- Key metrics like acreage, yield, and gross profit are presented in a table and analyzed to compare progression over the years.
- While acreage increased by 28.5%, yield decreased by 3.9% and gross profit decreased by 1.2%, showing only modest overall progression.
- Labor management techniques like assigning workers to zones and responsibilities are described, showing benefits like increased responsibility and efficiency.
- The author argues that professional education and experience helped achieve generally positive results and handle situations successfully.